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Texas Department of Transportation Closes Lobbies at Its Twelve Travel Information Centers

  • 8 abril 2020
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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For those who do need to travel, be advised that TxDOT has closed the lobbies of its 12 Travel Information Centers until further notice. Outside restrooms will remain available at all times. The on highways throughout the state remain open. Anyone can call 1-800-452-9292 or visit drivetexas.org to obtain road condition information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.safety rest areas .

TxDOT's mission is to continue building and maintaining our roadway infrastructure while doing our part to prevent the spread of Covid-19. #StayHomeTexas if you can and stay safe.

COVID-19 Information for Precinct 1 Constituents Who Live in Austin

  • 2 abril 2020
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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Information can be found at <http://austintexas.gov/covid19>

Please call 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) with questions or complete this form at http://tinyurl.com/te9c2uu

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that is spreading from person to person in parts of the United States. The risk of infection with COVID-19 is higher for people who are close contacts of someone known to have COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those who live in or have recently been in an area with an ongoing spread of COVID-19.

The virus spreads mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

CALL CENTER TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT WILCO DURING COVID-19 SHELTER-IN-PLACE

  • 1 abril 2020
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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Call Center Available for Questions

Got a question about what is allowed under the Stay Home Stay Safe Order? Wonder if a County office is open? Not sure where to turn? Williamson County offers a call center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer your questions. The call center has English and Spanish speaking representatives answering more than 100 calls a day. To contact the call center, dial 512-943-1600. If you prefer emailing your question, please send it to COVID-19@wilco.org. Our goal is to keep you informed and ease your concerns, so give us a call! 

Community Resources

Did you know Williamson County offers a Community Resources searchable website? Just enter your zip code to find services related to food, transportation, education, job training and more. Go to http://williamson-county.org/CommunityResources

Coronavirus: Census Bureau pauses field operations, extends completion deadline

Article in County News by Mary Ann Barton Published March 20, 2020

  • 26 marzo 2020
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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NACo County News stock photo of a woman opening her door to a Census worker.

To slow the spread of coronavirus among workers and the public, 2020 census field operations are suspended until April 1 and the deadline to complete the census is now extended to August 14, the Census Bureau announced Friday.

The Census Bureau began dropping off packets in rural areas March 15, but that operation is also on pause at least until March 29, said Tim Olson, associate director of field operations for the Census Bureau, in a call with the media Friday.

“We want the public to know the health of our staff and the public is of utmost importance,” he said. “We are carefully monitoring the situation and are following guidance of state and local authorities.”

“The way we conduct the census is the vast majority are going to self-respond,” he said, noting “but when it comes to completing the census, there is that door-to-door counting of households that have not responded. We’re monitoring this on an hourly, daily basis in terms of moving forward.”

The Census Bureau has also dipped into a $2 million contingency fund to do more advertising to get their message out, said Ali Ahmad, associate director of communications at the Census Bureau.

“The U.S. Census Bureau is actively working with contractors to update, expand and upgrade its campaign in line with the evolving situation,” Ahmad said.

The 2020 Census sent out census questionnaires (or letters asking households to respond online) March 12-20 to each home in the country and as of Friday morning, 18.6 million households have responded, according to Albert E. Fontenot Jr., associate director for Decennial Census Programs.

Each home can respond online (at http://2020census.gov/), by phone or by mail.

The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

With billions of dollars in federal funding being apportioned each year based on decennial census results, an accurate, complete count is crucial to county governments and all residents.

During the pause in field operations, the Census Bureau will continue to evaluate all 2020 Census operations. 

Here’s a timeline of what to expect:

  1. March 16-24: Households will receive a second reminder letter to participate in the census.
  2. March 26-April 3: Households will receive a reminder postcard to respond.
  3. April 8-16: Households will receive a third reminder letter and paper questionnaire.
  4. April 20-27: A final reminder postcard before census enumerators follow up in person. 

In late May, census takers around the nation will begin visiting households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census to help complete the count. 

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FIVE WAYS TO BE EFFECTIVE WORKING AND STUDYING FROM HOME

Tips from WGU Texas - Part of Western Governors University

  • 25 marzo 2020
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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Coronavirus. COVID-19. It seems to be the only thing we read about lately! Unfortunately it’s a prevalent reality for most people in the United States as governments and organizations work to keep people safe. 

Many schools have moved to online education around the US, and similarly many offices are telling employees to work from home until further notice. Courses at WGU have always been online, so most students will have no interruptions to their WGU courses. But for many young children who are accustomed to going to school, traditional university students, and employees, the prospect of now working from home is nerve wracking.

Even if you aren’t worried about working or doing schooling from home during the COVID-19 situation, these principles are still incredibly important as you work or study at home. For WGU students or those who aren’t attending WGU, there will likely be a time when you need to work or study at home. This guide can help! There are many things you can do to be as effective as possible when working or studying at home. Here are 5 tips to help you as you transition to working and learning in your home.

1. Set a schedule.

When you’re at home, it’s easy to sleep in, lounge around, and not get a good jump on the day. This can leave you feeling frazzled and frustrated later in the afternoon and evening. When you know you’re going to be working or studying at home, a schedule can be your best friend. Set the time that you’re going to get up in the morning, and a rough outline of when you’d like to get work done, when you’ll take breaks, etc. This is also very important for children who are at home doing schoolwork—when they understand their routine they know what they have to look forward to and when they can expect snacks and a break. For children and adults alike, a schedule will help you be better and more effective when you do work and school work from home.

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